Fall 2019  |  SOC 4135 Section 001: Sociology of White-Collar Crime (34724)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F or Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019
Mon 05:30PM - 08:00PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 330
Enrollment Status:
Open (26 of 28 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
This course deals with diverse types of white-collar crime (high status, occupational, organizational crimes), their causation, the damage they cause, and their control. We will read some of the outstanding literature on these issues and explore well-known cases in depth. There will be lectures and discussion in the classroom. We will explore what white-collar crime teaches us about the nature and explanation of crime and about the nature of criminal justice and other government social control. prereq: [SOC 3101 or SOC 3102 or instr consent]; soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Description:
Attention to white collar crime and criminals has exploded in recent history, largely due to a number of high profile and massive corporate fraud cases. Given our nation's current economic situation, it is critical to continue and expand the study of white collar crime and criminals. In the course, we will discuss (1) definitions and types, (2) causes and consequences, and (3) control of white collar crime. Do sociological theories of criminal behavior explain white collar crime? What harm is caused by white collar crime? Are penalties imposed upon white collar criminals fair? Should we change anything about the way the criminal justice system handles white collar crime and criminals? These topics will be explored through lecture and discussion, to include a few case studies, videos and guest speakers.
Grading:
40% Midterm Exam
35% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
5% In-class Presentations -------- In addition, a 10-page paper of high quality to qualify for honors credit
Exam Format:
Combination of multiple choice and short-answer questions
Class Format:
30% Lecture
10% Film/Video
30% Discussion
15% Small Group Activities
15% Guest Speakers
Workload:
30 Pages Reading Per Week
10-15 Pages Writing Per Term
3 Exam(s)
3-5 Paper(s)
1 Presentation(s)
2 Quiz(zes)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/34724/1199
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
12 November 2016

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